Physical Activity in SchoolsResources and Case Studies to Implement HB11-

1069

A webinar by Alaina Larson August 16, 2011

Objectives

Develop an understanding of how HB11-1069 can be implemented in different settingsHighlight case studies of school districts that have successful physical activity programsConnect to useful resources for increasing physical activity in schools

HB 11-1069: Physical Activity Expectation in Schools

Establishes a minimum time requirement for physical activity opportunities in elementary schools–An average of 30 minutes/day for full day

students

Schools must adopt a physical activity policy by the 2011-2012 school year

Definition of Physical Activity

RecessPhysical education classesFitness breaksClassroom activities that include physical activityExercise programsField trips that include physical activity

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Next Steps for Local Schools

Align school practices with district policy for the 2011-2012 school yearAssess the amount of time students have opportunities for PA in current school schedulesIncrease the amount of PA time if necessaryImprove the quality of PA

*See our first webinar, Implementing HB11-1069, for more information

Case StudiesDenver Public Schools, Aurora Public

Schools, and East Grand School District

SPARK Denver Public Schools

Awarded a $1.5 million PEP grant in 2009 for the elementary school physical education program– Equipment– Professional Development– SPARK curriculum

Maximizes moderate to vigorous physical activity timeEmphasizes activities that allow students to actively engage in moving and learning sport, dance and fitness skillsPrograms are inclusive, fun, safe, and developmentally and culturally appropriate

Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity

Nationally, only 4 minutes of every half hour of PE are spent in vigorous physical activityModerate physical activity= brisk walking or bicyclingVigorous physical activity= jogging, aerobic dance or bicycling uphill

Positive Results= Active Students

External evaluator conducted classroom observations using the SOFIT protocolFound DPS students were physically active an average of 64.5% of the time– Exceeds recommended

levels!

3-R Project Relevancy, Rigor, and Relationship of Physical Activity

Aurora Public SchoolsProfessional development opportunity for teachersTrains staff to bring physical activity into the classroomAligns academic goals with physical activity goals

Professional Development ProcessApply

Sign contract

Get trained

Increase PA in class

Incorporating Activity with Academics

It enhances mental functioning!

A Work in Progress

Designing the programCO Legacy Foundation Innovation GrantGoals of the programChallenges

“Amp It Up….Move It…..A Mile A Day”East Grand School District

Structured recessMusic and movement in the classroomsStaff wellness opportunitiesBefore, during, and after school programs

Move it at RecessStudents are encouraged to participate

in organized activitiesTeachers supervise or train older

students to mentor and lead activities– Relay races– Jogging around the track and earning points/lap

for their class– Football, basketball, 4 square, tether ball, etc.

Music is the KeyWalking through the school halls you might see:

Students dancing to music during transitions or movement breaksClassrooms learning Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” routineStaff and students engaging in exercises during the weekly “JAMmin’ Minute” timeMiddle school Special Education classes doing 15 minute ball exercises with musicMusic used to set the tone of the day or introduce a lesson theme

Student and Staff Fitness ChallengesSpring Tune-UpMonthly Activity ThemesClimb our Grand PeaksMusic & Movement for staffWeekly PA & Wellness Activities Fitness and Literacy Challenge

Activity Break!

ResourcesColorado Legacy Foundation, CanDo,

Healthy Kids Club, and more

We believe that every school should have an effective leader, every classroom should have an effective teacher, and every child should be healthy and ready to learn.

Identify promising practicesInvest in innovative workRecommend policyEvaluate resultsShare our findings with all Colorado school districts and

schools.

Colorado Legacy Foundation

Use the state PE standards to create a comprehensive PA program that integrates PA throughout every school dayGet students moving during reading and mathEstablish annual district wide bike- or walk-to-school day

eventDevelop a board policy to provide more

opportunities for students to engage in physical activities that further enhance student learning and wellness

More ideas on our Physical Activity page

Best Practices Guide

Online promotional tools provide talking points for introducing the new standards to parents and studentsHighlight that training opportunities and instructional

resources are availableCite health data from your community, such as rates of

heart diseaseReference your school's specific health and wellness efforts

such as Coordinated School Health, positive behavior interventions and supports, and healthy schools initiatives

Comprehensive Health and PE Standards

April 4, 2012Opportunity for information sharing and professional development on

school health and wellness strategies, including physical activity

Healthy Schools Summit

For more information: www.colegacy.org

Potential Funding

Colorado Legacy Foundation – Innovation Grants

The Colorado Health Foundation– PE Quality Improvement grant– Active Play Area grant

Carol M. White Physical Education Program – PEP Grant

Healthy Kids Club Classroom Resources

Kids on the Move Activity Decks

• 10-minute classroom activity breaks with music CD

• Activity breaks remove barriers to learning

– Over 500 classrooms across Colorado

are currently using the decks!

Minds in Motion Fit Sticks• Great for quick classroom brain breaks or

transitions

• Let kids pick the sticks and lead the exercises!• Read a brain fact before each exercise, and

turn some music on to make it more fun!

• Also a great energizer at staff meetings!

Monthly Health Breaks

• CDE Health Standards based

• Lower and Upper Elementary

• Monthly health and safety themes

• Stepping stone for standards implementation

Integrating Health and LiteracyAR Book Lists

Book lists with health related themes sorted by reading level.

Minds in Motion Math and Literacy Cards

More Informationabout

Healthy Kids Club

http://pvhs.org/healthykidsclub

Order Form for Materials:

http://pvhs.org/classroom-resources

CanDo-Coalition for Activity and Nutrition to Defeat Obesity

School Wellness Resource KitAvailable Online!-offers section on classroom resources including a handout on Active Classrooms!

www.CanDoOnline.org

Working with Schools to Integrate Physical Activity

• Gain buy in from administrators• Present at principals’ meetings– Model PA breaks and show how resources can be

used• Attend staff meetings or staff development

trainings– There are opportunities to integrate PA everywhere!

• Engage parent advocates

Other Resources

HB 11-1069 FAQ sheetImplementing Colorado HB11-1069 WebinarNational Association of Sport and Physical EducationLiveWell ToolboxHealthy Schools Champion Scorecard We Can! National Institutes of Health